Oca
Oxalis tuberosa
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oxalidaceae
- Genus:
- Oxalis
- Species:
- Oxalis tuberosa
- USDA Symbol:
- OXTU2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Native to Andean highlands, prefers fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Primarily propagated vegetatively via tubers; seed production is rare and seed germination data is limited.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI